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Smoky Amethyst is part of the quartz family.
These points come from Masvingo, Zimbabwe. Worth knowing: a lot of the smoky amethyst on the market is heat-treated and irradiated. What we carry is natural and untreated.
From Greek 'a-methystos' meaning 'not drunk', ancient Greeks believed amethyst prevented intoxication and carved drinking vessels from it.
In the tradition, smoky amethyst shows up most often around staying connected to your body and the moment, quiet, steady calm, and a sense of groundedness when things feel uncertain. It's traditionally linked to the root and third eye chakras. If that resonates, keep a piece in your pocket during the day for a steadying presence. Trust what feels useful and leave the rest.
These are traditional associations drawn from historical practice. This stone is not a substitute for medical or mental health care.
A starting place for your own quiet practice.
